Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag. The common name of the device Recalled by Leica Microsystems, Inc. Due to An electronic component of the Leica M525 OH4...

Date: January 11, 2016
Company: Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Leica Microsystems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag. The common name of the device is surgical microscope. It has been assigned the product code FSO by the FDA and is classified as a Class I medical device. Intended for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination.

Quantity: 381 units

Why Was This Recalled?

An electronic component of the Leica M525 OH4 and Leica M720 OH5 surgical microscopes with 400W illumination could potentially overheat, resulting in smoke and smell emanating from the ventilation openings of the illumination units located opposite and away from the surgeon / patient side of the surgical microscope.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Leica Microsystems, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report